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hal.structure.identifierBordeaux population health [BPH]
dc.contributor.authorYOUSSEF, Dalal
dc.contributor.authorSALAMEH, P.
hal.structure.identifierBordeaux population health [BPH]
dc.contributor.authorSALMI, Louis Rachid
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-19T13:48:41Z
dc.date.available2024-07-19T13:48:41Z
dc.date.issued2024-05-23
dc.identifier.issn1932-6203en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://oskar-bordeaux.fr/handle/20.500.12278/201040
dc.description.abstractEnThe Traffic Locus of Control scale (T-LOC) serves as a measure of drivers' personality attributes, providing insights into their perceptions of potential causes of road traffic crashes (RTCs). This study meticulously evaluated the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of T-LOC (T-LOC-A) among Lebanese drivers. Additionally, the study aimed to explore associations between the T-LOC scale and various driving variables, including driver behavior, accident involvement, and traffic offenses. A cross-sectional study was conducted among Lebanese drivers using a face-to-face approach. The validation of the Arabic version of T-LOC (T-LOC-A) occurred through a two-stage process: translating and culturally adapting T-LOC in the first stage, and testing its psychometric properties in the second stage. Data were collected using a comprehensive self-reported questionnaire in Arabic, covering demographic and travel-related variables, risk involvement, and measures such as the Driver Behavior Questionnaire (DBQ) and T-LOC. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were performed to scrutinize the factorial structure of T-LOC. Pearson correlation and chi-square tests were used for continuous and categorical variables, respectively. Two logistic regression analyses were executed to probe associations between T-LOC and involvement in road traffic crashes (RTCs) and T-LOC subscales with the occurrence of traffic offenses. The study included 568 drivers, predominantly male (69%) and aged between 30 and 49 years (42.1%). The findings revealed that T-LOC-A exhibited robust psychometric properties, with excellent reliabilities (alpha = 0.85) and adherence to the original four-factor structure, encompassing self (alpha = 0.88), other drivers (alpha = 0.91), vehicle/environment (alpha = 0.86), and fate (alpha = 0.66). The multidimensional structure was statistically supported by favorable fit indices. Gender differences revealed men attributing responsibility to other drivers, while women leaned towards fate and luck beliefs. Regarding driver behavior, the "other drivers" and self-dimensions of T-LOC-A correlated positively with aggressive violations. The fate dimension showed positive associations with aggressive violations and lapses. The "other drivers" subscale correlated positively with errors, and the vehicle/environment subscale with lapses. External T-LOC factors were positively associated with accident involvement, while the "LOC self" factor emerged as a protective element. In terms of traffic offenses, "LOC fate" displayed a positive association, while the "LOC self" factor showed a protective effect. In conclusion, the Arabic T-LOC is a reliable and valuable instrument, suggesting potential improvements in driving safety by addressing drivers' locus of control perceptions.
dc.language.isoENen_US
dc.rightsAttribution 3.0 United States*
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/*
dc.title.enExploring the association between the Arabic version of the Traffic Locus of Control, driving behavior, and road traffic crashes: A multidimensional approach
dc.title.alternativePlos Oneen_US
dc.typeArticle de revueen_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1371/journal.pone.0303518en_US
dc.subject.halSciences du Vivant [q-bio]/Santé publique et épidémiologieen_US
dc.identifier.pubmed38781239en_US
bordeaux.journalPLoS ONEen_US
bordeaux.pagee0303518en_US
bordeaux.volume19en_US
bordeaux.hal.laboratoriesBordeaux Population Health Research Center (BPH) - UMR 1219en_US
bordeaux.issue5en_US
bordeaux.institutionUniversité de Bordeauxen_US
bordeaux.institutionINSERMen_US
bordeaux.teamAHEAD_BPHen_US
bordeaux.peerReviewedouien_US
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hal.identifierhal-04654408
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hal.popularnonen_US
hal.audienceInternationaleen_US
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